Naveen Patnaik

National Bravery Award Winner, 16, Killed In Road Accident In Odisha

India News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From Agencies) | Saturday August 3, 2019

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep shock over the death of national bravery award winner Situ Mallick.

Triple Talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha: Rajya Sabha Rejects Motion To Send Triple Talaq Bill To Select Panel

India News | Reported by Sanket Upadhyay, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Tuesday July 30, 2019

The contentious bill to ban Triple Talaq - the practice of Muslim men instantly divorcing their wives by uttering "talaq" thrice - which failed the the Rajya Sabha test last time, is expected to have a smooth passage today as the opposition to it suddenly crumbled. While Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal supported the bill, the AIADMK and Nitish Kum...

RTI Amendment Bill Clears Rajya Sabha Test Despite Protests By Opposition

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday July 25, 2019

The Right to Information (RTI) bill seeking significant changes to the transparency law is set to pass the Rajya Sabha test despite the opposition's objections, with the government bringing the fence-sitters on board. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly spoke to Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for the support of his Biju Janata Dal (BJD).

RTI Bill Faces Rough Weather In Rajya Sabha, Government Hits Pause

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday July 24, 2019

The controversial bill to amend the Right To Information Act -- which is expected to be tabled in Rajya Sabha today -- is unlikely to have a safe passage, with parties like Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi deciding to oppose it.

Naveen Patnaik Asks Lawmakers To Submit Report On Issues Raised In Parliament

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 15, 2019

BJD president Naveen Patnaik Sunday asked party MPs to apprise him of the issues they raise in Parliament and steps taken to resolve them once in two months.

Odisha Chief Minister Urges PM Modi To Stop Polavaram Project Immediately

Bhubaneshwar News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 2, 2019

The Polavaram project on Godavari river in Andhra Pradesh will cause "permanent injury" to the interests of Odisha, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said on Monday and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi'sintervention to stop its construction immediately.

President's Rule Extended in JK With Samajwadi Party, Naveen Patnaik help

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 1, 2019

Union home minister Amit Shah's bill for the extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir was passed in the Rajya Sabha today with support from Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party and Naveen Patnaik's Biju Janata Dal.

President's Rule Extended in J&K With Samajwadi Party, Naveen Patnaik Help

India News | Reported by Neeta Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday July 1, 2019

The President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been extended by another six months. Union Home Minister Amit Shah presented two bills - one for the extension of President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir and Reservation (Amendment) Bill - in Rajya Sabha today. Both bills have been passed by the Lok Sabha.

"Be Patient While Solving Civic Issues": Naveen Patnaik To Civil Officers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 21, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today called upon the newly recruited state civil service officers to be patient and use prudence to solve the problems of people.

Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 25 Lakh Ex-Gratia For Soldier's Family

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 19, 2019

Expressing grief over the death of Odia Army soldier Naik Ajit Kumar Sahoo in Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 25 lakh for the next of the kin of the soldier who died.

BJD Plans Special Status Demand With Nitish Kumar, Jagan Reddy's Parties

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 14, 2019

To push its demand for special category status for Odisha, the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is planning to join hands with the YSR Congress and the JD(U) in Parliament and raise their voice unitedly.

Naveen Patnaik Urges PM To Declare Odisha As "Special Focus State"

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare the states hit by major disasters as "Special Focus States" with benefits of the special category status for a specified period.

Naveen Patnaik Meets PM Modi, Seeks Rs 5,000 Crore Assistance After Cyclone

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and sought special category status for the state and central assistance of Rs5,000 crore following extensive damage caused by cyclone Fani.

Naveen Patnaik Meets PM Modi, Discusses Special Status For Odisha

India News | ANI | Tuesday June 11, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and pitched for Odisha to be granted special category status in the aftermath of Cyclone Fani.

Naveen Patnaik Tells Ministers To Submit Monthly Report Cards Of Work

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday June 5, 2019

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has told his ministers to submit monthly report cards on steps taken by their departments for implementing the ruling Biju Janata Dal's election manifesto, an official said.